James Morrison
James Morrison (Morison), apprenticed to Charles Beard 1727, turned over to William Hinton Rogers 1731. 1st mark entered as largeworker 1740. James’ son Richard was apprenticed to James 1776. James also took as apprentice a William Hollinshedin 1780.
James Morrison
James Morrison (Morison), apprenticed to Charles Beard 1727, turned over to William Hinton Rogers 1731. 1st mark entered as largeworker 1740. James’ son Richard was apprenticed to James 1776. James also took as apprentice a William Hollinshedin 1780.
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1749
James Morrison
10436 George II Antique Silver Basket
£1,750
A delightful little George II silver swing handled sweetmeat basket of oval form. Very small size. The quality is excellent with heavy gauge silver and good colour. The handle and border are expertly cast with finely executed shell, scroll and flower decoration. The body has pierced lattice design, the centre hand engraved with an armorial within a decorative cartouche. The cast feet have interesting figural face masks standing on shell feet. Weight 316g, 10.1 troy oz. Height 12.2cm, 4.8ins (total including handle), 4.8cm, 1.9ins (basket only). Top measures 14.8cm, 5.8ins x 12.7cm, 5ins. London 1749. Maker James Morrison. Sterling silver.
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